How To Make Quinoa Salad || Cara Di Falco || Cara's Cucina

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is more economical and still provides a hearty base.

Cook quinoa in vegetable stock with a little bit of salt for flavor.

Chop heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

Add a little bit of salt and pepper to the chopped vegetables.

Dress the salad with olive oil and fresh lemon juice instead of vinegar.

Mix the salad ingredients together until well combined.

Optionally, serve the salad with grilled chicken on top or on the side.

Alternatively, add crunchy chechi beans on top of the salad for protein.

Plate the salad with the chosen protein and serve.

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